Nov
11
The CCOHA (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) reports that 34% of falls occur from a height. Take the following measures to ensure that the risk of falling from a height is eliminated or greatly reduced when you’re working: Establish Safe Work Procedures Identify and assess all possible worksite...
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Nov
04
Workers are exposed to noise on the worksite on a daily basis. Everything from metal fabrication to using a chainsaw to operation of heavy equipment can produce noise at dangerous levels. This noise can have damaging (and lasting) effects on your hearing. This very real hazard is completely preventable. With...
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Oct
28
What is Silica? Silica is a naturally occurring component in sand and rock. It is found on most construction sites in materials such as: concrete, dirt, graphite, granite, mica, mortar, paints, pavement, fill dirt, and brick. When materials containing silica are grinded, cut, or otherwise disturbed, silica dust particles may...
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Oct
21
There are many potential hazards associated with working on construction site. These hazards are either eliminated or reduced by implementing safety policies and procedures (such as mandatory use of personal protective equipment, identifying all potential hazards, and safe work practices). Many of the same inherent safety hazards also apply to...
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Oct
14
Keep these safety considerations in mind prior to your next renovation job: Obtain Required Permits Depending on your location and the extent of the renovation, a permit may be required. Check with local building authorities to verify that you have the mandatory documentation. Isolate Power Sources Ensure that energy and...
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Oct
07
Hard hats are required on site as head protection. The use of a hard hat can prevent head injury: everything from a bump on your head against equipment, or absorbing the blow from falling object. Hard hats are required PPE (personal protective equipment) for all workers and visitors to site....
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Sep
30
OSHA describes ‘confined space’ as a space that is: Large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work; Is not designed for continuous occupancy by the employee; and Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit. Examples of confined spaces include, but are not limited to:...
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Sep
23
There are many benefits associated with working overtime, including keeping the boss happy, the satisfaction of finishing a project, and the most obvious, overtime pay. However, working longer hours can result in fatigue, as well as have adverse mental and physical effects. This can mean a decrease in worksite safety....
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Sep
16
There are countless benefits associated with working as an apprentice in the skilled trades industry: the opportunity to learn a trade from a qualified and established mentor; beginning a career in an in-demand field; and earning a paycheque while you learn, to name a few. However, working as an apprentice...
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Sep
09
Tractors are an excellent addition to any farm’s fleet. Although they can vary in size and function, basic tractor safety is universal. Here are Hard Hat Hunter’s Tractor Safety Tips: Be Smart Use the tractor’s built-in safety features, such as the ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) and seatbelts. It doesn’t matter...
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